Attention all shoppers: Jeff Baker is starting at third base today for the Rockies. We’re talking to you Pittsburgh, Houston, Philadelphia, and, to a lesser degree, Atlanta and the Yankees.

The Rockies are exploring moving Baker given their depth. He’s out of options, it’s going to be hard for him to make the team so now’s the time to get something. Baker makes a lot of sense as a starting third base candidate for Houston and Pittsburgh, a bench bat for the Phillies, and a protection for injuries for the Yankees and Braves. Fox Sports reported that Philadelphia might be willing to part with Kyle Kendrick for Baker. If that’s the case, I would be shocked if the Rockies don’t jump on it. A potential fifth starter for a bench player, that would be a win for the Rockies.

The latter two teams lack a sense of urgency, so it’s unlikely anything gets done.

Tempe, Ariz. – Lefty Franklin Morales (1-1, 5.00 in Cactus League play) looks to further solidify a spot in the rotation when he takes on the Angels today. He’ll face a lineup featuring Angels regulars Chone Figgins, Erick Aybar and Torri Hunter. About the only big gun missing is Vladimir Guerrero.

Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, hitting just .176, needs to starting turning it on to impress the Rockies’ brass. He gets the start in left field today.

Patrick, a third-generation Colorado native, is back for his second stint covering the Rockies. He first covered the team from 2005-2009, helping chronicle “Rocktober” in 2007 and also following the team’s playoff run in 2009.

Nick Groke has worked at The Denver Post since 1997, as a sports reporter, city reporter, entertainment writer and digital editor and producer, among other newsroom posts. He also writes regularly about boxing, soccer, MMA and NASCAR.